Early this morning, President-elect Donald Trump made waves with a statement on Truth Social, reiterating his dissatisfaction with the United States’ financial relationship with Canada.
Trump criticized the U.S. for “subsidizing Canada to the tune of over $100,000,000 a year” and repeated his suggestion that Canada join the United States as the 51st state.
“Makes no sense!” Trump wrote. “Many Canadians want Canada to become the 51st state. They would save massively on taxes and military protection. I think it is a great idea. 51st State!!!”
The statement comes amid heightened tensions between the U.S. and Canada following Trump’s decision to impose a 25% tariff on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico.
The tariffs are part of Trump’s broader response to what he describes as an “illegal alien invasion” and the influx of fentanyl into the United States.
“On January 20th, as one of my first Executive Orders, I will sign all necessary documents to charge Mexico and Canada a 25% tariff on ALL products coming into the United States,” Trump posted last month on Truth Social. “This tariff will remain in effect until such time as drugs, particularly fentanyl, and all illegal aliens stop this invasion